Prescription Required
Patients with liver illness should use this medication with caution; a dosage change may be required.
Use with caution if you have kidney disease.
Refrain from consuming alcohol while using this medication.
May make you drowsy or dizzy.
Avoid going through the third trimester; speak with a doctor.
Consult your doctor before using this medication while breastfeeding.
Etoricoxib is an NSAID that acts by interfering the chemical release from the brain which acts as a messenger responsible to cause inflammation and pain.
An unpleasant sensation that can vary in strength, location, and duration is called pain. The immune system's reaction to an injury or infection is known as inflammation, and it is typified by the body producing more white blood cells and antibodies, swelling, and fluid buildup.
You need to take Nureeto as long as your doctor recommends to take it. For dental pain, it is usually prescribed for 3 days, but if it is being used for acute pain conditions then it should be given as long as pain lasts and not exceeding 8 days. Usually for arthritis it is prescribed for long-term use, which may vary from person to person.
Take Nureeto exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Nureeto can be taken with or without food. Taking the medicine without food can enhance the working of the medicine. Furthermore, do not exceed the dose recommended by your doctor.
In some patients Nureeto causes sleepiness, feeling of spinning (vertigo), and dizziness. If one experiences these symptoms then driving or operating machinery should be avoided.
Taking Nureeto with birth control pills and hormonal replacement therapy may increase the chances of side effects. Hence, consult the doctor who will suggest an alternative method of birth control.
Aspirin can be taken in low doses when you are using it for prevention of stroke and heart attack. You should not stop low-dose aspirin without talking to your doctor. It is advised that while taking Nureeto you should not take high doses of aspirin and other anti-inflammatory medicines, as they may increase your risk of stomach ulcers.
Pain relief has been observed after about 4 hours of starting Nureeto. Full effect may take a little longer and may vary from person to person.
People with impaired kidney function or with severe heart failure or severe liver problems (liver cirrhosis) needs to be careful while taking Nureeto since the medicine can further impair the function. Uncommon side effects of Nureeto related to kidneys include proteins in urine, serum creatinine increased, and kidney failure.
Yes, Nureeto is a pain killer. It helps to reduce pain and inflammation in the joints and muscles due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and gout. It is also used to relieve dental pain after dental surgery.
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